Cuttlefish ‘mesmerize’ their prey with a moving skin pattern, study finds
While sneaking up on prey, cuttlefish employ a dynamic skin display to avoid detection in last moments of approach, researchers […]
Biochemistry
How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies
A new study has revealed that African Elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as efficiently
Were large soda lakes the cradle of life?
Along with nitrogen and carbon, phosphorus is an essential element for life on Earth. It is a central component of
A hit of dopamine tells baby birds when their song practice is paying off
In his home office in Durham, Duke neuroscientist Richard Mooney shows a series of images of a bird’s brain on
Growing body of evidence links HPV with heart disease
In addition to causing several types of cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) appears to bring a significantly increased risk of heart
Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment
Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research from the University
Making foie gras without force-feeding
Foie gras is a unique delicacy made from the liver of a duck or goose. While it can be an
Conservation efforts analysis reveals which actions are most helpful for endangered species status
Targeted conservation actions are essential to prevent wildlife extinctions, but more efforts are needed to fully recover biodiversity, according to
Time is not the driving influence of forest carbon storage
It is commonly assumed that as forest ecosystems age, they accumulate and store, or “sequester,” more carbon. A new study